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TAX MANAGER / SENIOR MANAGER / DIRECTOR

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Job Type: Full-Time (On-site during peak season, Hybrid flexibility)
Compensation: $90,000 – $160,000 per annum (based on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, or Tax Director to join a growing public accounting team. This role is ideal for a tax
professional with strong public accounting experience who enjoys working with small business clients, managing complex tax engagements, leading teams,
and building long-term client relationships.

You will balance hands-on tax work, review responsibilities, staff coaching, and client management while helping drive workflow and projects across the firm.

• Prepare and review corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns (1120, 1065, 1040, 1041, 990, 5471).

• Support multi-state tax filings and planning.

• Provide tax planning and advisory services to small and owner-managed businesses.

• Handle complex tax engagements and resolve technical tax issues.

• Manage and grow relationships with a portfolio of small business clients.

• Lead client meetings and ongoing communications.

• Clearly communicate timelines, deliverables, and expectations.

• Act as a trusted advisor by providing practical, value-driven guidance.

• Mentor and coach junior and intermediate staff.

• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and quality.

• Delegate tasks, manage workloads, and ensure deadlines are met.

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented team environment.

• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, especially during peak tax season.

• Coordinate priorities, deadlines, and resources effectively.

• Ensure timely completion of work in line with firm standards.

• Utilize tax and accounting software such as QuickBooks, UltraTax, Canopy, or similar tools.

• Maintain accurate documentation and client records.

• Strong experience in public accounting, particularly with small business clients.

• Expertise in 1120, 1065, and 1040 tax returns.

• Ability to handle complex tax work and perform detailed reviews.

• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading teams.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience (for senior-level roles).

• Experience working with small businesses under US GAAP.

• Experience leading client meetings and providing advisory support.

• CPA designation preferred (or equivalent experience considered).

• Additional tax certifications or coursework are a plus.

• Collaborative, respectful, and client-focused mindset.

• Professional and calm under pressure.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

• Supportive and professional work environment.

• Opportunity to work on diverse and complex tax engagements.

• Career growth into leadership roles.

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health benefits

• 401(k)

• Lunch provided

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site during peak tax season required)
Language Requirement: English (Required)